Statesboro
City in Bulloch County, Georgia
Statesboro is a city in Bulloch County, Georgia, with 33,438 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 253 ft (77 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brooklet, 7.2 miles SE.
- 33,438residents (2020 Census)
- 253 ftelevation · 77 m
- 16.1 sq miland area · 41.7 km²
- 2,077 / sq mipopulation density
- 30460ZIP code
About Statesboro
Statesboro is the most populous city in and the county seat of Bulloch County, Georgia, United States. Located in the southeastern part of the state, its population was 33,438 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Statesboro micropolitan area, which had 81,099 residents, and is part of the Savannah–Hinesville–Statesboro combined statistical area.
The city was chartered in 1803, starting as a small trading community providing basic essentials for surrounding cotton plantations. This drove the economy throughout the 19th century, both before and after the American Civil War. In 1906, Statesboro was selected as the home of the First District A&M School, a land grant college that eventually developed into Georgia Southern University.
Statesboro inspired the blues song "Statesboro Blues", written by Blind Willie McTell in the 1920s, and covered in a well-known version by the Allman Brothers Band. In 2017, Statesboro was selected in the top three of the national America's Best Communities competition and was named one of nine Georgia "live, work, play" cities by the Georgia Municipal Association.
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Living in Statesboro
- Median household income
- $44,737
- Median home value
- $197,900
- Median rent
- $944/mo
- Median age
- 22.6
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Statesboro had 33,438 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,438 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,077 per sq mi (802 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Statesboro at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bulloch County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 33,438 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.10 sq mi (41.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km²) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4394° N, 81.7751° W |
| ZIP code | 30460 |
| Official website | sboro.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1373256 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Statesboro
- Brooklet7.2 mi SE
- Register8.0 mi SW
- Pulaski10.9 mi W
- Portal11.3 mi NW
- Oliver15.1 mi NE
- Rocky Ford15.9 mi N
- Metter17.0 mi W
- Newington18.8 mi NE
- Daisy20.2 mi S
- Claxton20.7 mi S
- Hagan21.8 mi SW
- Pembroke22.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Statesboro
What county is Statesboro in?
Statesboro is in Bulloch County, Georgia.
What is the population of Statesboro, GA?
33,438 people lived in Statesboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Statesboro, GA?
The ZIP code of Statesboro is 30460.
What is the elevation of Statesboro?
253 feet (77 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Statesboro?
Brooklet (7.2 mi), Register (8.0 mi), Pulaski (10.9 mi), Portal (11.3 mi), Oliver (15.1 mi).
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